We're pleased to announce a brand new event hosted by Joe Crace (The Gentleman Stationer) and Lisa Vanness-creators of On The Paper Trail Podcast! Enjoy exclusive access to new and unreleased merchandise you won't find anywhere else, and a variety of classes and seminars. “On The Paper Trail: Live in Nashville” will be a community-oriented event with opportunities to connect with vendors and other people who are enthusiastic about paper, pens, and the analog lifestyle. Listen to episode 7 of On The Paper Trail for a more in-depth discussion of what the show should look like.
There will be extra perks for weekend-pass holders, including extended shopping hours and raffles. Buy tickets below!
Schedule
- Friday, October 16th 1PM-8PM
- Saturday, October 17th 10AM-6PM
- Sunday, October 18th 10AM-4PM
Featured Vendors & Seminar Hosts
| The Gentleman Stationer | Matthew's Nibworks |
| The Well-Appointed Desk | TriStar Pens |
Location
Hosted in Nashville within easy walking distance to the CoolSprings Galleria and plenty of great restaurants.
Hilton Garden Inn Nashville/Franklin Cool Springs
9150 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37067
Click Here and use code BNACSGI for discounted hotel rates and free breakfast!
Current Available Classes hosted by Ana Reinart of The Well Appointed Desk:
Gamify Your Life Planning System
Make planning, journaling and getting sh*t done a game! Using techniques collected from RPG games, video games and the world of fantasy and sci-fi, you can turn your day-to-day activities into a loot-acquiring missions and side quests. We will build a D&D/video game character sheet with your goals and regular activities and combine it with a dice casting method to add a bit of fun and chance to your day-to-day life. Accomplish goals and get loot!
What’s Included?
Includes 2 sticker sheets, zine and a set of dice for your gamification. (Retail value: $20)
What's needed: Bring your current journal and/or planner or a new notebook to start Gamifying your Life. Pens, stickers, washi and assorted ephemera also welcome.
1-hour workshop
FEE: $35 (Class size limit: 20)
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Friday
Carve your own rubber stamps
Using simple tools, I will walk you through the process of making and carving your own rubber stamps from readily available materials like erasers and other cutting materials.
What’s Included? Carving tool, assorted package of blades, and cutting materials. Paper, pencils and stamp ink pads will be available for use in class. (Retail value: over $25)
What's needed: Any simple black and white design, preferably line art or solid shapes, approximately 1-2" in size that you might want to carve. Additional sample images will be provided if you are stumped what to carve. Also, please bring a notebook to use to swap stamps with other attendees.
90-minute workshop
Fee: $75 (Class size limit: 20)
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Saturday
Create your own mini junk journal
Using a variety of scrap papers (found and sourced) and paperboard boxes for the covers, I will show you how to make a small 3.5” x 5” junk journal perfect for collecting ephemera and memories from a trip, project, book or anything else. We will bind them together using staples or stitching so you will learn a bit about bookbinding while making your very own junk journal. All the techniques can be applied to any size notebook so you will learn skills you can use in the future.
Class fee includes use of materials listed below and attendees will be able to take home at least one 3.5” x 5” junk journal.
What’s included:
Selection of plain and printed papers to build your notebook
Selection of recycled box material to make your cover
Metal straight edge/rule
Cutting mats and craft knives
Binding materials
What's needed: Feel free to bring your own bits of scrap paper (at least 5” x 7” in size) as well as any ephemera, stickers, washi tape or scraps you might like to add to your junk journal. Extra materials are not required but will help make your journal uniquely you.
90-minute workshop
Fee: $50 (class size limit: 20)
